Road Runner is a variant of the platformer genre, based on the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner shorts. It was developed and released by Atari Games in 1985.
Gameplay
The player controls Road Runner, who is chased by Wile E. Coyote. In order to escape, Road Runner runs endlessly to the left. While avoiding the coyote, the player must pick up bird seeds on the street, avoid obstacles like cars, and get through mazes. Sometimes Wile E. Coyote will just run after the Road Runner, but he occasionally uses tools like rockets, roller skates, and pogo-sticks.
Released
Jul, 1986
Also For
Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum
Developed by
Atari Games Corporation
Published by
Atari Games Corporation
Pacing
Real-time
Interface
Direct control
Setting
Fantasy
Visual
2D scrolling
Gameplay
Arcade
Perspective
Side view
Genre
Action, Racing / driving
Misc
Licensed
Description
In Road Runner, the player takes control of the Road Runner. The Road Runner must run along the road, avoiding trucks, landmines, falling rocks, etc. and also not get caught by Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner must also eat birdseed along the way or he will become faint and Wile E. will catch him.
The Road Runner can earn points for eating the birdseed and also by making Wile E. get hit by trucks, falling rocks, etc.
The Atari 2600 version has a difference from the other versions, in that the Road Runner isn't required to eat the birdseed but can do so for the points.
From Mobygames.com. Original Entry
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